In a commendable effort to prevent disease and promote basic sanitation in the developing world, the United Nations and World Health Organization marked this past Sunday as “World Toilet Day” to promote use of the venerable “crapper.” But here in the devolving world, the day went completely unnoticed. That’s a shame. Although it’s totally understandable … More Honolulu skips ‘World Toilet Day’
Since our society seems content to devolve to the point where shitting in buckets, doorways, bushes, and canals becomes more commonplace and acceptable, we might as well try to get ahead of the curve and consider some of the serious public health problems those conditions can lead to. I know, I know. Panicky reaction to … More Filthy conditions are everyone’s problem
The state finally got around to cleaning out the many squalid druggie encampments on the slopes of Diamond Head a few months ago. So the squatters moved across the street to slopes further toward the beach, which are under the city’s jurisdiction. Why not, since nobody did anything to stop them? Raise your hand if … More More left hand vs. right hand squatter follies
The much-ballyhooed expansion of the “sit-lie” ban to Iwilei and Kalihi has quickly turned into a full-blown fiasco while authorities dither and hide from legitimate questions. Yes, a full decade into the worst homeless crisis Hawaii has ever seen, this is the kind of “leadership” we get. Pathetic. Mayor Caldwell staged a big announcement on … More Bums Take Over Iwilei While Authorities Hide
“Come for the sunshine. Stay for the squalor.”
Squatters who constantly dump buckets of human shit into canals and storm drains “may be” fouling recreational waters off popular Oahu beaches, according to a recent article. Really, the only thing less surprising is that authorities can’t seem to figure out whether they should warn people about the filthy conditions, let alone take action to … More Disgusting dumping of human waste
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